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Advanced Implantology – Bone Grafting (2-day course)

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Presented by:
Academy Educator (Complex Implantology)

Dr Bharath Puttur

Bharath has over 20 years of experience in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which began with his BDS degree in 2004 from India. Following this, he trained at the Royal London Hospital, completing the PGDDS course in 2007, with a focus on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine. His extensive training in craniofacial distraction, trauma management, orthognathic surgery, along with head and neck skin surgery at various units including University Hospital Coventry, Southampton General Hospital, and Peterborough City Hospital, has shaped him into the surgeon he is today.

He has been a Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Peterborough City Hospital for nine years. Giving back to the profession that has nurtured him has always been integral to him. In line with this, he acts as a Regional Advisor for Dentistry for the East of England through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPS Glas.) and is an associate member and faculty member of the Strasbourg Osteosynthesis Research Group (SORG) for pre-prosthetic surgery.

He also lectures on various current topics relevant to Oral Surgery via diverse platforms runs a hands-on trauma management courses for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trainees. Furthermore, he mentors colleagues in dental implantology and pre-prosthetic surgery. His special interest lies in full mouth implant rehabilitation with All-on-4/All-on-6 same-day teeth treatments.

At The Ackerman Clinic, he is part of one of the few centers in the country that offers IPS Sub-Periosteal implants from KLS Martin.

Course Overview

This Advanced Implantology course comprehensively explores sub-periosteal implants and bone grafting techniques. Designed for dentists with intermediate implantology experience, the course provides theoretical knowledge and hands-on training.

Additionally, participants will learn advanced concepts of implantology, including diagnostics, virtual planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic management of sub-periosteal implants. Hands-on workshops, case-based discussions, and live practice ensure mastery of complex surgical techniques and patient care. This course is ideal for practitioners seeking to expand their complex implant case management skills.

  • Master bone grafting techniques and procedures.
  • Handle complex cases involving bone deficiencies
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of sinus lifts.

Course Schedule

  • Introduction to Bone Grafting
    • Types of bone grafts: autografts, allografts, xenografts, synthetic grafts
    • Indications and contraindications
    • Preoperative planning for bone grafting procedures

 

  • Ridge Augmentation and Onlay Grafting
    • Surgical techniques for ridge augmentation
    • Onlay grafts and block grafts
    • Case-based discussions

 

  • Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
    • Principles of guided bone regeneration
    • Barrier membranes and their role in GBR
    • Hands-on workshop: GBR procedures on models

 

  • Sinus Lift Procedures
    • Anatomy of the maxillary sinus
    • Open and closed sinus lift techniques
    • Complications and troubleshooting during sinus lifts
    • Hands-on workshop: sinus lift on models

 

  • Growth Factors and Advanced Grafting Materials
    • Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
    • Use of BMPs (Bone Morphogenetic Proteins)
    • Discussion of emerging grafting technologies

 

  • Advanced Grafting Case Reviews
    • Review of complex grafting cases (ridge deficiencies, sinus graft failures)
    • Group discussions on difficult cases and solutions
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